Accountant I - 122070102

Cumberland County • 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC

47d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Finance Section, Business Operations Division. The position is responsible for the overall management of the Agency budget, contracts, grants, and audit related activities. It serves as a direct liaison to the State and County fiscal/budget management staff and represents the Agency in working through procedures and processes that are shared between these offices. The position analyzes state and county financial reports to monitor expenditures and make annualized projections of total anticipated spending; reviews reports prepared by others for accuracy/completeness; prepares financial reports as required for various purposes; interprets fiscal policy for own use as well as other staff/units; develops agency fiscal operating procedures; provides technical assistance and support to staff; and provides information to various outside agencies/individuals. This position must be knowledgeable of the total budget and reporting process for the department, abreast of all budget issues, and monitor spending to ensure both financial security and that the agency receives correct reimbursements. The position collects and analyzes the financial situation of the agency on a monthly basis in order to manage the agency’s financial resources. State and County expense reports are reconciled and analyzed monthly to establish projected annualized expenses.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting and one year of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports.
• OR a four-year degree in business administration or other field with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and two years of experience as specified above.
• OR a two-year degree in accounting and four years of experience as specified above.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State fiscal regulations.
• Ability to analyze and correct financial problems and bookkeeping errors.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with the public or departmental program personnel.
• Ability to prepare interpretive or analytical accounting or financial statements and reports.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures, and financial practices.
• Valid North Carolina Drivers License.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles for Cumberland County.
• Ability to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
• Adherence to the Cumberland County Department of Social Services dress code policy.

Nice To Haves

• College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the Agency budget, contracts, grants, and audit related activities.
• Serve as a direct liaison to the State and County fiscal/budget management staff.
• Represent the Agency in working through procedures and processes shared between offices.
• Analyze state and county financial reports to monitor expenditures and make annualized projections of total anticipated spending.
• Review reports prepared by others for accuracy/completeness.
• Prepare financial reports as required for various purposes.
• Interpret fiscal policy for own use as well as other staff/units.
• Develop agency fiscal operating procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and support to staff.
• Provide information to various outside agencies/individuals.
• Collect and analyze the financial situation of the agency on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile and analyze State and County expense reports monthly to establish projected annualized expenses.

Benefits

• The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
• Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
• Law enforcement background check is required.
• Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree